While you were busy partaking in SantaCon this weekend, tweens were rocking the Garden, socialites twirled in ball gowns, Christian Bale managed to control his temper, The Situation gave tips for creeping on the ladies and more...
Z100 Jingle Ball & After-Party
Where: Madison Square Garden, B.B. King Blues Bar & Grill Times Square
Who Was There: Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Bruno Mars, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Bublé, Paramore, Selena Gomez, Travie McCoy, Taio Cruz, Kim Kardashian, DJ Pauly D, Sean Kingston, Jay Sean, Flo Rida, JustJared.com’s Jared Eng, Emily Osment, Jesse McCartney
Other Details: The bubblegum pop fest filled the seats with tweens as there parents milled around outside. As always, the concert was a big time production with Katy Perry in her usual over-the-top outfit. Justin Bieber, whose voice is changing now that he is hitting puberty, is rumored to have lip synched. As long as he doesn't cut his hair, I am sure his fan base won't mind. [Via]
Sofia Coppola's SOMEWHERE Screening & After-party
Where: Tribecca Grand Hotel, Top of the Standard
Who Was There: Elle Fanning, Stephen Dorff, Sofia Coppola, James Schamus, Roman Coppola, Kirsten Dunst, Parker Posey, Anna Sui, Molly Shannon, Marc Jacobs, Michael Shannon, James Franco
Other Details: Elle Fanning, a mere 12 years old, appeared to be about 20 in a gold glimmering Rodarte dress and high platform shoes. Stephen Dorf couldn't help himself from commenting on them when he arrived at the carpet, even though it meant screaming across the room. The actor was in high spirits, joking around with press and laughing. He hasn't been in a film for quiet some time and this is his big chance at a comeback. He's been sure to thank Sofia for "making him cool again." [Via]
New York City's Annual Blessing of the Animals
Where: Christ Church
Who Was There: Cindy Adams, Cece Cord, Kelly Choi, Beth Otrosky-Stern
Other Details: Gossip doyenne Cindy Adams hosted the event with her two dogs Jazzy and Juicy. The non-denominational ceremony celebrates pets and their parents of all faiths, ASPCA shelter animals and the NYPDs canines and horses, all of whom will someday cross the Rainbow Bridge. The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy sang during the blessing. [Via].
Mike Sorrentino Book Signing For "Here's The Situation"
Where: BookEnds, Ridgewood, NJ
Who Was There: Mike "TheSituation" Sorrentino, women with horrible taste/odd sense of humor
Other Details: The Situation took some time out of his busy schedule of gym, tanning, and doing laundry to sign copies of "Here's The Situation." It was a classy affair, of course. The book, term used loosely, is a guide to creeping on chicks, avoiding grenades and getting in your GTL on the Jersey Shore. It is not the hit publishers had hoped for, selling just 4,000 copies.He has a work out DVD for getting people juiced coming out soon, which will hopefully, not likely, do better. [Via]
David Barton Gym’s 10th annual Toy Drive
Where: David Barton Gym, Astor Place
Who Was There: David Barton,Susanne Bartsch, Marc Jacobs, Abigail Breslin, Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, Steven Klein, Andrew Balazs, D.J. Mia Moretti and DJ Johnny Dynell
Other Details: David Barton and Susanne Bartsch, who recently announced plans to divorce, showed up together and put on smiles for the event. Anything to get toys to tots! Presented by BING, DJ Mia Moretti and DJ Johnny Dynell spun tunes while guests drank Voli Vodka & Perrier and helped reach the goal of collecting its 200,000 toys. [Via]
New York Stage and Film Annual Winter Gala
Where: The Plaza Hotel
Who Was There: Christina Ricci, John Benjamin Hickey, Laura Linney, John Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt, David Strathairn, Alex Timbers, former cast of Spring Awakening, Melissa Leo
Other Details: New York Stage and Film held a fancy evening at the Plaza to honor honor Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress Laura Linney and Jujamcyn Theaters President, Jordan Roth. [Via]
Cinema Society with MEN'S HEALTH & JP MORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION Present "The Fighter" Premiere & After-Party
Where: The SVA Theater, Top of The Standard
Who Was There: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg, Amy Adams, Tinsley Mortimer, Michael Moore, David Zinczenko,, Russell Simmons, Adam Levine, Amy Sacco, Mary Alice Stephenson, Florence Henderson, Tiki Barber, Tracy Johnson, Anne V, Kelsey Grammer, Kate Walsh, Rachel Roy, Melissa Leo, Andrew Saffir
Other Details: Tinsley Mortimer got close with her beau Brian Mazza while ever-present party fixture Russell Simmons was so energized and into the movie he scarfed down popcorn like it was nobody's business. Whenever the sisters of Mark Wahlberg's character would call the girlfriend character Charlene an "MTV" girl, Simmons would be taken aback--all gasps. [Via]
New York Botanical Garden WINTER WONDERLAND BALL
Where: Enid Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Garden
Who Was There: Alexandra Lebenthal, Patrick McMullan, Michelle Smith, Christopher Cuomo, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, Natalie Leeds Leventhal, Gillian Miniter, Adelina Wong Ettelson, Lauren Remington Platt, Meredtith Melling Burke, Allison Hodge, Yaz Hernandez, Gillian Hearst Simon
Other Details: New York socialites put on their best to attend the Winter Wonderland Ball which was decorated with miniature historical landmarks made from sugar pine cones, pomegranates, and other natural materials. Despite being constricted by long gowns and social codes, it didn't stop anyone from getting wild on the dance floor. Just look at the air Lauren Remington Platt is getting. [Via]